NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Freightliner MT45G Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Freightliner MT45G has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Freightliner MT45G. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #18V116000Reported February 16, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 584 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G custom chassis built with certain uStart Ultra Capacitors. The bracket that secures the capacitor to the battery tray may damage the capacitor and allow water to enter the capacitor, causing corrosion or a possible electrical short.
Safety consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the capacitors, replacing them with an additional conventional battery, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-760.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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